04.24.08
BMOC: Black Men On Campus
North Carolina program works to increase numbers of minority male college students
“Changing the Image of Education: A Call to Action!” was a conference designed to promote having public and private institutions develop support systems for minority men at the state and community levels to improve college graduation and retention rates, enhance workforce preparedness and strengthen family and community involvement, said organizers.
The three-day conference held April 7-9, was a meeting of minds focused on helping Black, Latino and Asian males increase their presence on the college scene and succeed in classrooms once enrolled. The 4th Annual Minority Male Mentoring Conference in Durham, N.C. focused on the gender imbalance on college campuses throughout America. They aim to inspire non-white male professionals and mentor them to gain leadership and gear toward the professional arena.
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